Stacking DVD's vs blu-ray in space savings.

[tron3]

I need someone with enough DVD and blu-ray titles to actually make a stack comparison.

I know 3 DVD cases is equal to 4 blu-ray cases in width. I also fit 5 blu-rays in a 4 DVD sleeve.

The question is, if you have 10 DVD's stacked, how many blu-ray can you stack to the same height? My guess is about 13 or 14 without going over.

Thanks to all who try.

[CAB]

13.3333333333... if your 3:4 ratio is correct.

Oh you wanted a real check - one sec.

[supersix4]

just did it 13 almost 14 per 10 dvd cases hope that helps!

[CAB]

Yeah 13 BDs with a smidge of space to 10 DVDs. I used a single studio (FOX) for my DVD sample since those cheaper, partial cardboard cases seemed to be thinner than the all plastic.

[tron3]

Sounds great guys. Seems 30+ percent savings is right. That will be welcome space when I convert to mostly blu. Thanks to all.

Now, what if you did 15 or 20?

"We use child labor and pass the SLAVINGS on to you!" - Krusty the Clown / The Simpsons

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by tron3

Sounds great guys. Seems 30+ percent savings is right. That will be welcome space when I convert to mostly blu. Thanks to all.

Now, what if you did 15 or 20?

"We use child labor and pass the SLAVINGS on to you!" - Krusty the Clown / The Simpsons

15 to 20 dvds hang on....

[supersix4]

I just did 18 dvds cause thats all i felt like holding at 1 time lol... and that was 24 blu-rays and maybe 3 cm into the 25th

[Matt X]

Originally Posted by supersix14

I just did 18 dvds cause thats all i felt like holding at 1 time lol... and that was 24 blu-rays and maybe 3 cm into the 25th

well the REAL question is, if a train carrying BR's leaves Chicago going east @45 mph..........

[pedigree]

is this an algebra thread? let me get my tools ready and give you my formuli lol

[gvortex7]

I've already stated this a few weeks ago on another thread. For a row of 50 DVD's you can fit around 66 to 67 Blu-rays.

[Deciazulado]

Remember that Blu-cases are a little less tall too so if you can adjust your shelves accordingly you might fit an extra shelf somewhere.

[dialog_gvf]

For some reason, the UK Blu-ray cases are the same thickness as DVD. Same width and height as other Blu-ray cases, but thicker. Can anyone from the UK explain why?

I recently imported Bruce Almighty, Crimson Tide and Starship Troopers from the UK.

However, the Infernal Affairs import from Hong Kong is the normal North American Blu-ray case.

Gary

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

For some reason, the UK Blu-ray cases are the same thickness as DVD. Same width and height as other Blu-ray cases, but thicker. Can anyone from the UK explain why?

I recently imported Bruce Almighty, Crimson Tide and Starship Troopers from the UK.

However, the Infernal Affairs import from Hong Kong is the normal North American Blu-ray case.

Gary

That's odd. I just got a German version of The Island (Die Insel) on Blu-ray from a UK seller and the case is thin like any other.

[jw]

I like the sound of smaller cases, I am running low on shelf space as it is

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

That's odd. I just got a German version of The Island (Die Insel) on Blu-ray from a UK seller and the case is thin like any other.

I guess I'm seeing just the UK version at this point. I've yet to import a German disc (although I no doubt will eventually).

[Slackr89]

also. the length of a bd is the same as the 15 bd's width's

[tron3]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

I've already stated this a few weeks ago on another thread. For a row of 50 DVD's you can fit around 66 to 67 Blu-rays.

Zowie! Let's see, my self holds 38 across... using my original formular of 4 blu to every 3 DVD.. 38 / 3 = 12.6666.

So, that is about 50 with room to spare on the same shelf. woo hoo.